2006 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MT56 UBX
2006 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 121,952 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MT56 UBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 121,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MT56 UBX Mileage History
- 22/09/2022118,420 mi
- 02/10/2023120,280 mi+1,860 mi
- 02/10/2023120,280 mi
- 04/10/2024121,913 mi+1,633 mi
- 15/11/2024121,952 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 1,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT56 UBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Polo (MT56 UBX) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Housing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Housing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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